Large terrestrial image view: Amchitka's nuclear legacy
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Rommel spikes buried in the ground on Amchitka Island were a serious hazard for hikers. The spikes, left over from American fortifications placed during World War II, were intended to deter invading enemies.
Credit: Photo by Anna Forsstrom, UAF.
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